Aston Villa are playing out a goalless draw at half time with West Ham United at Villa Park.

Stewart Downing had the Hammers' best chance when he went through on goal, but the former Liverpool winger was denied by Ryan Bertrand who collided with the post after he stopped the effort.

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Fabian Delph went close with a 25-yard effort for the Villans after Leandro Bacuna had earlier taken a heavy touch when trying to free Christian Benteke.

Ashley Westwood had Villa's best chance of the half when he went close with a volley, before Carlton Cole dithered with a late chance for the visitors.